Telangana CID gets AI-powered crime analytics lab to strengthen investigations

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Telangana DGP CV Anand, Charu Sinha, DG, ACB and CID along with other officers at the CID headquarters in Lakdikapul, Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement

An Artificial Intelligence-powered Smart Crime Analytics and Data Management System aimed at strengthening criminal investigations, data analysis and victim feedback management was inaugurated at the CID Headquarters in Hyderabad on Friday.

Director General of Police C. V. Anand inaugurated the Advanced Computer Lab and She Cyber Lab, describing technology as the most powerful tool in modern policing and stressing the need for law enforcement agencies to continuously adopt advanced solutions to tackle evolving crime trends, particularly cybercrime.

Speaking on the occasion, he said the Telangana Police has remained at the forefront of technology adoption in the country and has consistently embraced innovative practices since the formation of the State. He noted that the department has earned national recognition in areas such as cybercrime prevention, digital forensic investigations and data analytics.

The newly established facility is equipped with an AI-powered system designed to support crime analysis, conference management and data-driven policing. Among its key features is the ability to automatically identify the person speaking during meetings, direct cameras towards the speaker, zoom in automatically and record high-quality audio and video. Discussions can be digitally captured, transcribed and stored for future reference.

Officials said the system can also recognise content displayed on digital screens and convert it into text, audio or report formats. Using artificial intelligence, it can process large volumes of information, assist in crime mapping, filter data, identify trends and support comprehensive case reviews.

A significant feature of the new facility is its ability to digitally record and preserve feedback from victims and complainants. Police said this would help investigators assess public respon